Archive · 29 Dec 2025
PM Modi Honors Parvati Giri in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about a brave woman named Parvati Giri in his radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'.
She was a freedom fighter from Odisha who joined the 'Quit India' movement when she was just 16 years old.
After India got independence, she worked to help poor people and started homes for children who didn't have families.
PM Modi said that in January 2026, we will celebrate 100 years since she was born.
He also reminded everyone to remember and tell the stories of such heroes to the next generation.
The Chief Minister of Odisha was very happy and thanked PM Modi for honoring Parvati Giri.
PM Modi paid tribute to Odia freedom fighter Parvati Giri in 'Mann Ki Baat'.
He announced that her birth centenary will be celebrated in January 2026.
Parvati Giri participated in the 'Quit India' movement at the age of 16.
After independence, she dedicated her life to social service and tribal welfare, establishing several orphanages.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi expressed gratitude and pride for the tribute.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- What
- PM Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Parvati Giri and announced her birth centenary celebration
- When
- During the 129th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday
- Where
- India, with specific mention of Odisha
- Why
- To honor the contributions of Parvati Giri and other unsung heroes of the freedom struggle
- Person Honored
- Parvati Giri
- Occasion
- Birth Centenary Announcement
- Date of Centenary
- January 2026
- Movement Participated In
- Quit India Movement
- Age During Participation
- 16
- Post-Independence Work
- Social Service and Tribal Welfare
- Establishments
- Several Orphanages
- Program Mentioned
- Mann Ki Baat
- Chief Minister's Response
- Gratitude and Pride
- Special Website
- Unsung Heroes Section
